Thalassa's nerves were on edge, and her surprise was palpable as she gawked at Astrid. Just moments ago, her aunt was at odds with Dr. Funke, and now she was agreeing to go to a movie with him? What in the world was happening? Was it a case of 'opposites attract'?

Dr. Funke promptly whipped out his smartphone, purchased two tickets on the spot, and said to Astrid, "The mall's cinema, show starts in half an hour. Let's head out."

Astrid sprang to her feet, eagerly matching Dr. Funke's pace. "Let's hit the road!"

"Auntie..." Thalassa voiced her concern, attempting to follow.

Astrid halted, turning back to address her, "Thalassa, head back home, alright? I'll watch the movie and have Dr. Funke drop me off afterward. You go catch some Z's." With that, Astrid proceeded to follow Dr. Funke, leaving Thalassa behind.

to be a date between Dr. Funke and her aunt would only make her a third wheel. As she watched Dr. Funke and Astrid exit the diner,

How had her aunt become involved? She knew her aunt's immediate acceptance was to spare Dr. Funke any embarrassment, thinking of Thalassa's feelings

a piercing gaze on her back. Without needing to look, she knew it was Lysander watching her, causing her whole body to tense up instantly. She half-turned, managing a forced chuckle, "Please, go ahead,

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to witness his and Rosalind's lovey-dovey moments, but for work? Since it was about work, there

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